Akufo-Addo appoints new Naval, Air Staff chiefs

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Rear Admiral Seth Amoama and Air Commodore Frank Hanson as Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff, respectively.

Their appointments take effect on Tuesday, 8 January 2019.

A statement signed by Mr Eugene Arhin, Director of Communication at the Presidency on Friday, 21 December said: “Rear Admiral Seth Amoama is currently the Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, whilst Air Commodore Frank Hanson is currently the Base Commander, Airforce Base, Takoradi.

“In addition, the president has appointed Brigadier General Thomas Oppong Peprah as Chief of Staff at the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Armed Forces Council, with effect from Tuesday, 8 January 2019.”